The 2016 Range Rover Evoque will reach Australian display rooms in November with a new diesel engine, increased common equipment levels, refined style tweaks, brand-new costs as well as a seriously streamlined line-up.
The MY16 Evoque variety consists of simply 14 variants, down from the whopping 46 offered in the MY15 array, with the local department stopping a number of the much less preferred three-door and hands-on variations. There’s now just 2 handbooks available (there was formerly 24) and also simply four three-doors (also previously 24).
The new line-up attributes 4 engine songs (eD4, Td4 150, Td4 180, and also Si4) and four tools levels that mirror those provided in the bigger Sporting activity model (Pure, SE, HSE, as well as HSE Dynamic).
Costs at the reduced end increase generally by a few thousand bucks (the entry version is up $2000 to $51,995 plus on-road expenses) while rates boil down on top end where the crown jewel diesel and gasoline models now cost $76,995 and $80,605 specifically.
The base Pure spec presents a host of added functions to greater than offset the rate rise, obtaining vehicle fronts lights as well as wipers, front as well as back car parking sensors, lane separation caution, self-governing emergency braking, as well as the InControl Touch infotainment system with 8.0-inch high-res touchscreen and also satellite navigation, to name a few attributes.
The SE, hse and also hse Dynamic trim levels likewise improve the MY15 variants they replace (see here for the full breakdown).
Though negligible in terms of sales, the rate and energy leader, the eD4 Pure 2WD handbook, is currently 14 percent a lot more energy reliable, consuming 4.3 litres each 100 kilometres on the combined pattern. Regardless of the economic climate gain, its carryover 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel motor is no much less effective, remaining to generate 110kW as well as 380Nm.
In base Td4 150 specification, the new 2.0-litre four-cylinder ‘Ingenium’ diesel engine generates 110kW as well as 380Nm. Those outcomes stand for a 20Nm reduction compared to the 2.2-litre it changes, though gas use drops 16 per cent for the hand-operated version (4.8 L/100km) and 15 per-cent for the nine-speed automated (5.1 L/100km).
In high tD4 180 specification, the brand-new engine creates 132kW as well as 430Nm, down 8kW but up 10Nm on the old 2.2-litre engine. Once again, fuel usage drops 15 per-cent for these models to 5.1 L/100km.
There are no changes in performance or economy for the Si4’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol, which continues to generate 177kW, 340Nm and also consume 7.8 L/100km on the consolidated pattern.
New outside is a modified front bumper with slimline LED foglights, bigger air intakes, and also two new grille layouts: the basic grille with 2 bold horizontal bars, and also a hexagonal grille for HSE Dynamic designs.
New LED daytime running lights produce a signature appearance as well as incorporate the front signs. Full LED headlamps are likewise now offered additionally for the very first time on any kind of Land Rover design.
The hood vents previously just fitted to three-door designs have actually been added to five-door HSE Dynamic designs.
Four new alloy wheels styles and a new rear looter with a bigger, slimmer LED brake light full the outside modifications.
Inside, Evoque Pure as well as SE versions upgrade to the brand-new InControl Touch infotainment system with 8.0-inch touchscreen, which coupled with a six-speaker audio system. HSE and also HSE Dynamic variations obtain the high-grade InControl Touch And also system with HDD navigating. A rear-seat entertainment package with a set of 8.0-inch displays as well as cordless headsets, as well as 11- and also 17-speaker Meridian audio systems headline the offered choices.
New seats, brand-new door linings, a revamped tool collection and brand-new soft-touch materials are claimed to add to a fresh and a lot more premium feel inside the cabin.
